faire croire qu'on fait avec une adresse merveilleuse une opération qu'on fait sans adresse \n having made a classic pass before, pretend to make a fair cut, to then pretend to make an invisible pass from any movements, faking the pass \n unknown
1786
testament de jérôme sharp
Unknown
Faire croire qu'on fait avec une adresse merveilleuse une opération qu'on fait sans adresse
having made a classic pass before, pretend to make a fair cut, to then pretend to make an invisible pass from any movements, faking the pass
the card bouquet \n six cards are shot on a fake flower bouquet, they appear around the bouquet, optionally they change into 6 other selections, mechanical \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
The Card Bouquet
six cards are shot on a fake flower bouquet, they appear around the bouquet, optionally they change into 6 other selections, mechanical
the fairy star \n five cards put in pistol and shot on star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
The Fairy Star
five cards put in pistol and shot on star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points
the demon's head \n papier maché head rolls eyes and moves mouth, deck put in mouth, chosen cards fly out of mouth and appear between horns \n unknown \n the demon's head \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
The Demon's Head
papier maché head rolls eyes and moves mouth, deck put in mouth, chosen cards fly out of mouth and appear between horns
to place the aces and court cards in four rows, in such a manner that neither horizontally nor perpendicularly shall there be in either row two cards alike either in suit or value \n puzzle \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To Place the Aces and Court Cards in Four Rows, in such a manner that neither Horizontally nor Perpendicularly shall there be in either Row two Cards alike either in Suit or Value
to teach the company a trick which they learn without difficulty, then to allow them to succeed or to cause them to fail at your pleasure \n deck dealt in four piles and suits separated, taught to audience and they fail or succeed \n unknown \n the congress of court cards \n unknown \n nil homini certum est \n unknown \n criss cross \n george sands
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To teach the Company a Trick which they Learn without Difficulty, then to allow them to Succeed or to cause them to Fail at your Pleasure
deck dealt in four piles and suits separated, taught to audience and they fail or succeed
the queens digging for diamonds \n hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation \n unknown \n queens digging for diamonds \n ellis stanyon
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Queens digging for Diamonds
hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation
the fairy star \n five cards lost and found, then teared up and put in pistol and shot on star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Fairy Star
five cards lost and found, then teared up and put in pistol and shot on star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points
the card and smoke trick \n borrowed handkerchief on glass, card fired with pistol and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass
variation in which blank card in glass becomes printed \n unknown \n the magic imprint \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Card and Smoke Trick
borrowed handkerchief on glass, card fired with pistol and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass
variation in which blank card in glass becomes printed
the black velvet banner \n three cards are shot with pistol on velvet cloth, they appear stuck on it, flap silk \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Black Velvet Banner
three cards are shot with pistol on velvet cloth, they appear stuck on it, flap silk
the velvet cloth for the production of cards \n three cards are shot with pistol on velvet cloth, they appear stuck on it, flap silk \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
The Velvet Cloth for the Production of Cards
three cards are shot with pistol on velvet cloth, they appear stuck on it, flap silk
die gedankenübertragung \n no. 8, name of chosen cards appears on previously empty slate which is wrapped in newspaper, rope held to forehead of two spectators as comedy prop, mirror writing in chalk on newspaper \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die Gedankenübertragung
No. 8, name of chosen cards appears on previously empty slate which is wrapped in newspaper, rope held to forehead of two spectators as comedy prop, mirror writing in chalk on newspaper
der kartenstern \n no. 4, five cards selected, deck thrown towards star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points \n unknown \n die kartenlaterne \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Kartenstern
No. 4, five cards selected, deck thrown towards star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points
nil homini certum est \n cards openly separated in suits and dealt out twice, they're separated again, performer can do it and spectator only when performer wants him to, four cards secretly palmed in or out for that \n unknown \n to teach the company a trick which they learn without difficulty, then to allow them to succeed or to cause them to fail at your pleasure \n unknown \n nil homini certum est \n unknown \n nur wahre kunst macht frei \n ben-zur
1895
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Nil homini certum est
cards openly separated in suits and dealt out twice, they're separated again, performer can do it and spectator only when performer wants him to, four cards secretly palmed in or out for that
die wandernden points \n no. 32, number card in glass, covered with handkerchief, smoke travels into glass and pips travel onto handkerchief, chemical \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die wandernden Points
No. 32, number card in glass, covered with handkerchief, smoke travels into glass and pips travel onto handkerchief, chemical
der teufelskopf \n no. 6, devil's head mask on which four cards appear, fourth one comes out of mouth \n unknown \n der teufelskopf \n unknown \n die faunmaske \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Teufelskopf
No. 6, devil's head mask on which four cards appear, fourth one comes out of mouth
der allwissende künstler \n "by h. sch., dresden", deck laid out on table, performer can find any named card from the back, switched for stacked deck \n unknown
1896
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Der allwissende Künstler
"by H. Sch., Dresden", deck laid out on table, performer can find any named card from the back, switched for stacked deck
gezwungene wahl \n magician's choice from 32 cards and layout on table \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n prof. hofzinser's geheimnis \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n das wiederfinden zweier karten \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Gezwungene Wahl
magician's choice from 32 cards and layout on table
der kartenstern \n five cards appear at end of star apparatus \n unknown \n conradis neuer kartenstern \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
die mohrenwäsche \n card placed in glass with plate on top and borrowed handkerchief, smoke blown towards glass, smoke appears in glass, card is now blank and its image on the borrowed handkerchief \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die Mohrenwäsche
card placed in glass with plate on top and borrowed handkerchief, smoke blown towards glass, smoke appears in glass, card is now blank and its image on the borrowed handkerchief
Übertragung der gedanken von einer person auf die andere \n card appears in mirror writing on slate, comedy connection of spectators with rope on foreheads \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Übertragung der Gedanken von einer Person auf die andere
card appears in mirror writing on slate, comedy connection of spectators with rope on foreheads
der erraten mehrerer karten \n jacks, queens, kings and aces are dealt out repeatedly in square formation, but it is not clear to what purpose \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Erraten mehrerer Karten
Jacks, Queens, Kings and Aces are dealt out repeatedly in square formation, but it is not clear to what purpose
"das verwandlungsspiel" \n deck shown normal, than it changes into duplicates of one picture card, than another, then back to normal \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
"Das Verwandlungsspiel"
deck shown normal, than it changes into duplicates of one picture card, than another, then back to normal
prof. hofzinser's geheimnis \n "die isolierte karte", spectator locates card via matrix-layout of deck on table and magician's choice \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n gezwungene wahl \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Prof. Hofzinser's Geheimnis
"Die isolierte Karte", spectator locates card via matrix-layout of deck on table and magician's choice
rouge et noir \n card riffled through are all red, then all black, small incomplete faro condition for impromptu svengali deck principle \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Rouge et Noir
card riffled through are all red, then all black, small incomplete faro condition for impromptu svengali deck principle
das wiederfinden zweier karten \n matrix-layout, magician's choice of two cards \n unknown \n gezwungene wahl \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
erraten von karten durch quadrate \n with square layout on table and four, five, six or seven spectators \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Erraten von Karten durch Quadrate
with square layout on table and four, five, six or seven spectators
das kartenquadrat \n dealing a square with all sevens, eights, nines and tens so that no values repeat in rows or columns \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das Kartenquadrat
dealing a square with all Sevens, Eights, Nines and Tens so that no values repeat in rows or columns
die wandernden kartenpoints \n selection in glass, borrowed handkerchief on glass, smoke blown onto glass, pips appear on handkerchief and card is now blank, also smoke appears in glass (chemical) \n unknown
1896
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die wandernden Kartenpoints
selection in glass, borrowed handkerchief on glass, smoke blown onto glass, pips appear on handkerchief and card is now blank, also smoke appears in glass (chemical)
nil homini certum est \n cards openly separated in suits and dealt out twice, they're separated again, performer can do it and spectator only when performer wants him to, four cards secretly palmed in or out for that \n unknown \n nil homini certum est \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Nil homini certum est
cards openly separated in suits and dealt out twice, they're separated again, performer can do it and spectator only when performer wants him to, four cards secretly palmed in or out for that
das verwandlungs-kartenspiel \n transformation deck with divided duplicates on one side and normal faces on the other side à la hofzinser, can be shown normal, then all-alike for one selection then another and then normal again \n unknown
1897
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Das Verwandlungs-Kartenspiel
transformation deck with divided duplicates on one side and normal faces on the other side à la Hofzinser, can be shown normal, then all-alike for one selection then another and then normal again
die gehorsamen asse \n aces put in center, spectator choses how many aces should appear on top and bottom, conus aces gag sequence, four aces under spectator's hand transpose with four other cards, deck changes into all-aces \n unknown
1897
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die gehorsamen Asse
Aces put in center, spectator choses how many Aces should appear on top and bottom, Conus Aces gag sequence, four Aces under spectator's hand transpose with four other cards, deck changes into all-Aces
kartenparade - der neue kartenteller \n three cards appear at edge of plate, apparatus attached to ungaffed plate with suction device \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n magische potpourri \n eduard hensel \n der teller als kartenscheibe \n carl willmann
1897
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Kartenparade - der neue Kartenteller
three cards appear at edge of plate, apparatus attached to ungaffed plate with suction device
ein variété-programm \n patter by eduard hensel
- entrée (glove shrinks and becomes stocking)
- das durchdringen der materie (glass through hat)
- glasphänomen (two silk travel from bottle to bottle)
- schützenliesl (queen of clubs chosen, in a large target appears a woman in queen of clubs dress) \n unknown \n das durchdringen der materie \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n ein variété-programm \n unknown
1898
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Ein Variété-Programm
patter by Eduard Hensel
Entrée (glove shrinks and becomes stocking)
Das Durchdringen der Materie (glass through hat)
Glasphänomen (two silk travel from bottle to bottle)
Schützenliesl (Queen of Clubs chosen, in a large target appears a woman in Queen of Clubs dress)
die verbrannte und wieder entstandene karte \n card at any number force (palmed card replaced when named number is reached), card burned and reappears in cage \n hugo kramer
1898
die zauberwelt Hugo Kramer
Die verbrannte und wieder entstandene Karte
card at any number force (palmed card replaced when named number is reached), card burned and reappears in cage
der hut als zielscheibe \n two cards burned and shot on top hat, they reappear stuck to bottom of top hat \n carl willmann
1899
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
Der Hut als Zielscheibe
two cards burned and shot on top hat, they reappear stuck to bottom of top hat
romans kartenfahne \n no. 47, three cards vanish from deck and reappear at flag/silk \n samuel "st. roman" thiersfeld
1899
jedermann zauberkünstler! Samuel "St. Roman" Thiersfeld
Romans Kartenfahne
No. 47, three cards vanish from deck and reappear at flag/silk
der kobold in der flasche \n no. 36, name of chosen card or sum of numbers appears on paper in bottle, chemical \n samuel "st. roman" thiersfeld
1899
jedermann zauberkünstler! Samuel "St. Roman" Thiersfeld
Der Kobold in der Flasche
No. 36, name of chosen card or sum of numbers appears on paper in bottle, chemical
changement eines kartenhauses \n no. 2, seven-card card castle vanishes from underneath cover and appears under another cover, then travels back, collapsable castle with rubber bands \n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
Changement eines Kartenhauses
No. 2, seven-card card castle vanishes from underneath cover and appears under another cover, then travels back, collapsable castle with rubber bands
der orientalische zauberspiegel \n handheld mirror with black surface instead of mirror, image of card appears and vanishes on black surface \n josef löffler
1900
die zauberwelt Josef Löffler
Der orientalische Zauberspiegel
handheld mirror with black surface instead of mirror, image of card appears and vanishes on black surface
halt! \n three cards selected, card dealt into hat one by one, each spectator says stop during the deal and the performer is holding the spectator's selection at that moment, second deck cut into four piles, one pile selected and all its cards predicted in envelope, then first deck changes into one-way force deck of each of the three selections one by one \n eduard w. lufa
1900
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
Halt!
three cards selected, card dealt into hat one by one, each spectator says stop during the deal and the performer is holding the spectator's selection at that moment, second deck cut into four piles, one pile selected and all its cards predicted in envelope, then first deck changes into one-way force deck of each of the three selections one by one
"mephisto" der lebende teufelskopf \n slate on table on stage with drawing of devil's head, head moves and coughs out selection \n ferdinand hügelin
1901
die zauberwelt Ferdinand Hügelin
"Mephisto" der lebende Teufelskopf
slate on table on stage with drawing of devil's head, head moves and coughs out selection
das wunderbare kartenspiel \n "hofzinser's kartenkünste iii."
entire deck changes into duplicates of three selections one after the other \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n das wunderbare kartenspiel \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1901
die zauberwelt Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Das wunderbare Kartenspiel
"Hofzinser's Kartenkünste III."
entire deck changes into duplicates of three selections one after the other
my friend in thibet \n card put in a box, two blank cards in envelopes with pencils, on chosen blank card name of selection appears \n professor hoffmann
1903
later magic Professor Hoffmann
My Friend in Thibet
card put in a box, two blank cards in envelopes with pencils, on chosen blank card name of selection appears
der teller als kartenscheibe \n three cards appear at edge of plate \n carl willmann \n kartenparade - der neue kartenteller \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1903
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
das hexen-einmaleins \n using goethe's poem from faust i, illustrated with ace through ten which are produced in mixed suits as the values are mentioned, some transform or vanish \n eduard hensel
1904
der zauberspiegel Eduard Hensel
Das Hexen-Einmaleins
using Goethe's poem from Faust I, illustrated with Ace through Ten which are produced in mixed suits as the values are mentioned, some transform or vanish
conradis neuer kartenstern \n "new card star", using black art to hide the hiding place, five cards appear at end of star apparatus \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n der kartenstern \n unknown
1904
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Conradis neuer Kartenstern
"new card star", using black art to hide the hiding place, five cards appear at end of star apparatus
conradi's uhr- und kartentrick \n borrowed watch vanishes, card selected, both reappear in frame on a stand \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1904
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Conradi's Uhr- und Kartentrick
borrowed watch vanishes, card selected, both reappear in frame on a stand
die drei kartenakrobaten \n deck tossed up onto head of performer, three selections remain standing on performer's head \n unknown
1904
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Die drei Kartenakrobaten
deck tossed up onto head of performer, three selections remain standing on performer's head
nur wahre kunst macht frei \n version to do the suit separation with a full deck of thirty-two cards \n ben-zur \n nil homini certum est \n unknown
1904
der zauberspiegel Ben-Zur
Nur wahre Kunst macht frei
version to do the suit separation with a full deck of thirty-two cards
das magische kartentrio \n three cards appear behind the neck of performer, construction under jacket that pushes three cards up the collar \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1904
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Das magische Kartentrio
three cards appear behind the neck of performer, construction under jacket that pushes three cards up the collar
der name einer von einem zuschauer gedachten karte erscheint auf einem in einem glase befindlichen papier geschrieben \n piece of paper crumped up and put in glass, name of (forced) selection appears on it \n dr. costa brito
1904
die zauberwelt Dr. Costa Brito
Der Name einer von einem Zuschauer gedachten Karte erscheint auf einem in einem Glase befindlichen Papier geschrieben
piece of paper crumped up and put in glass, name of (forced) selection appears on it
the card in the watch \n borrowed watch wrapped in handkerchief, miniature of it appears in box of watch, two methods \n yank hoe
1909
the art of magic Yank Hoe
The Card in the Watch
borrowed watch wrapped in handkerchief, miniature of it appears in box of watch, two methods
the card in the frame \n card appears in frame, with information on trick frames \n unknown \n framing the sandman \n vanni bossi
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
The Card in the Frame
card appears in frame, with information on trick frames
das wunderbare kartenspiel \n entire deck changes into duplicates of three selections one after the other \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n das wunderbare kartenspiel \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n the mysterious pack of cards \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Das wunderbare Kartenspiel
entire deck changes into duplicates of three selections one after the other
sympathy \n black and red handkerchief put in envelope, selection made, image of card is shown cut out of silk with matching color, cut-out parts are stuck to inside of handkerchief in card configuration \n edward bagshawe
1924
exclusive problems in magic Edward Bagshawe
Sympathy
black and red handkerchief put in envelope, selection made, image of card is shown cut out of silk with matching color, cut-out parts are stuck to inside of handkerchief in card configuration
causing a spectator to do a change \n spectator tries to change card by slapping on it, selection is found on the bottom, joke \n jack merlin \n spectator change \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Causing A Spectator to Do a Change
spectator tries to change card by slapping on it, selection is found on the bottom, joke
cigarette and card \n tin box with fifty cigarettes, card is selected and handkerchief vanished, when box is opened, handkerchief is found and cigarettes arranged themselves to form the name of the selection \n oswald rae \n "cigarette card" in "the sphinx"
1930
original magic Oswald Rae
Cigarette and Card
tin box with fifty cigarettes, card is selected and handkerchief vanished, when box is opened, handkerchief is found and cigarettes arranged themselves to form the name of the selection
gagging the sucker \n make spectator think he/she can do the trick you just showed, but when they try they get a funny message written on a card \n lu brent
1932
novel magic Lu Brent
Gagging the Sucker
Make spectator think he/she can do the trick you just showed, but when they try they get a funny message written on a card
wanted - a card routine without cards! \n invisible deck presentation for any named card to pocket, no method \n theodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Wanted - A Card Routine Without Cards!
invisible deck presentation for any named card to pocket, no method
it pays to advertise \n "advertising stunts every magician must use", playing card with business information on front is forced via svengali deck \n louis lam
1935
would you believe it? Louis Lam
It Pays to Advertise
"Advertising stunts every magician must use", playing card with business information on front is forced via Svengali Deck
a simplified five card problem variation \n combining "a simplified five card problem" (genii november 1936) with card silk \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
A Simplified Five Card Problem Variation
combining "A Simplified Five Card Problem" (Genii November 1936) with card silk
the vanishing mirror \n aces are found without looking at faces, apparently with mirror that vanishes, one-way backs \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
The Vanishing Mirror
aces are found without looking at faces, apparently with mirror that vanishes, one-way backs
card silk routine \n corner torn off selection, becomes blank, white silk has card on it, printed corner still fits \n anthony ross
1937
the jinx 1-50 Anthony Ross
Card Silk Routine
corner torn off selection, becomes blank, white silk has card on it, printed corner still fits
hypnosthesia \n three spectators see a card even though that one is apparently removed, spelled "newon hall" \n newton hall
1938
the jinx 1-50 Newton Hall
Hypnosthesia
three spectators see a card even though that one is apparently removed, spelled "Newon Hall"
encore voodoo \n card is put in envelope with ribbon band and hidden by spectator, light out, performer suddenly has card and mutilates it, when spectator retrieves card it has same appearance, dressed up chinese laundry ticket \n eddie clever \n voodoo \n arthur monroe
1938
the jinx 51-100 Eddie Clever
Encore Voodoo
card is put in envelope with ribbon band and hidden by spectator, light out, performer suddenly has card and mutilates it, when spectator retrieves card it has same appearance, dressed up Chinese Laundry Ticket
the protean pack of cards \n full deck changes to duplicates of three selections, deck of divided cards, with deck switch \n jean-eugène robert-houdin
1938
greater magic Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin
The Protean Pack of Cards
full deck changes to duplicates of three selections, deck of divided cards, with deck switch
snap!! \n "a quick trick", card appears outjogged from fan, with "take any card" gag by daley \n unknown \n dr. jacob daley
1938
more card manipulations
Unknown, Dr. Jacob Daley
Snap!!
"A Quick Trick", card appears outjogged from fan, with "take any card" gag by Daley
a card fairy tale and automatic spelling \n two riffle shuffles, suits are separated and used to tell story, match values, spell to values, ...
a. the fairy tale
b. matching cards
c. automatic spelling
d. super-spelling \n jean hugard
1938
greater magic Jean Hugard
A Card Fairy Tale and Automatic Spelling
two riffle shuffles, suits are separated and used to tell story, match values, spell to values, ...
a. The Fairy Tale
b. Matching Cards
c. Automatic Spelling
d. Super-Spelling
the black brand \n wrong card transforms into card with picture of performer with card on forehead \n dr. stanley jaks \n der schwarze brand \n dr. stanley jaks \n black brand \n dr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dr. Stanley Jaks
The Black Brand
wrong card transforms into card with picture of performer with card on forehead
i'm sorry! \n three spectators note cards, they are the same and become blank, then deck transforms into chart of letter (eye examination test) \n robert weill
1939
the jinx 51-100 Robert Weill
I'm Sorry!
three spectators note cards, they are the same and become blank, then deck transforms into chart of letter (eye examination test)
picture of a prophecy \n matches in matchbook vanish and name of selection appears written inside \n frank chapman \n jack keyes
1939
chap's scrapbook Frank Chapman, Jack Keyes
Picture of a Prophecy
matches in matchbook vanish and name of selection appears written inside
finding the pairs \n twelve mate pairs distributed, spectator turns up a card and performer instantly the mate, repeated \n orville wayne meyer
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Orville Wayne Meyer
Finding the Pairs
twelve mate pairs distributed, spectator turns up a card and performer instantly the mate, repeated
a color change story \n story presentation in which face-card changes multiple times to fit story \n unknown
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939
Unknown
A Color Change Story
story presentation in which face-card changes multiple times to fit story
simultaneous magic \n four decks, four people think of a card and later spell it (progressive spelling set-up) \n unknown
1939
more card manipulations
Unknown
Simultaneous Magic
four decks, four people think of a card and later spell it (progressive spelling set-up)
more on the flipbook animation \n credit claim by u. f. grant for 1921 \n theodore annemann \n u. f. grant
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann, U. F. Grant
bagging the card \n one half card of cut deck is selected, ribbon placed in paper bag and bag is bursted, other half of selection appears \n joseph ovette
1940
fast ones Joseph Ovette
Bagging The Card
one half card of cut deck is selected, ribbon placed in paper bag and bag is bursted, other half of selection appears
elliott at the bar \n deck with selection put on top of beer glass, name of card appears written into beer foam \n bruce elliott
1941
the jinx 101-151 Bruce Elliott
Elliott at the Bar
deck with selection put on top of beer glass, name of card appears written into beer foam
the four g men \n card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art \n bob hummer \n the four g men \n bob hummer \n the four g men \n bob hummer
1941
six more hummers Bob Hummer
The Four G Men
card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art
sympathetic pips \n blank card with loose pips placed in envelope, pips arrange themselves onto card to match selection (which for no reason travels to pocket) \n frank stobbart
1941
the jinx 101-151 Frank Stobbart
Sympathetic Pips
blank card with loose pips placed in envelope, pips arrange themselves onto card to match selection (which for no reason travels to pocket)
poker challenge \n bet/game in which performer and spectator openly draw cards, solution on page 885 \n gerald lynton kaufman
1941
the jinx 101-151 Gerald Lynton Kaufman
Poker Challenge
bet/game in which performer and spectator openly draw cards, solution on page 885
a little quickie \n spectator holds deck with coin on top, deck ripped out of his hand, coin remains with miniature selection stuck on it \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1942
prepared cards and accessories Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
A Little Quickie
spectator holds deck with coin on top, deck ripped out of his hand, coin remains with miniature selection stuck on it
the magic imprint \n card signed on back, card in glass covered with signed handkerchief, card becomes blank and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass \n jean hugard \n frederick braue \n the magic imprint \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1942
prepared cards and accessories Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Magic Imprint
card signed on back, card in glass covered with signed handkerchief, card becomes blank and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass
scrambled thoughtwaves \n two cards are selected and deck put into pocket, cards transform into the thoughts of the spectator's (stripper, famous actor etc.) cards are eventually found and deck is normal again \n clayton rawson
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Clayton Rawson
Scrambled Thoughtwaves
two cards are selected and deck put into pocket, cards transform into the thoughts of the spectator's (stripper, famous actor etc.) cards are eventually found and deck is normal again
miniature card and coin \n miniature card printed between two coins \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1942
prepared cards and accessories Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
slate sleights \n with small slates, two routines
- the great oriental enigma (selected card appears written on slates, two flaps)
- ghost writer's cramp (four messages, one on each side) \n clayton rawson
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Clayton Rawson
Slate Sleights
with small slates, two routines
The Great Oriental Enigma (selected card appears written on slates, two flaps)
Ghost Writer's Cramp (four messages, one on each side)
sense and nonsense with cards \n gags and lines with cards:
- army or rifle shuffle
- overhand shuffle
- russian shuffle
- jewish shuffle
- mexican shuffle
- fancy shuffle
- you shuffle it
- cut 'em. thanks!
- small town shuffle
- hurts, doesn't it?
- a marlo gag
- take any card \n edward marlo \n sense and nonsense with cards \n edward marlo
1944
ireland's yearbooks Edward Marlo
the spirit match \n initials of card appear on head of burnt match \n john c. holoubeck \n thesis \n frederick mosteller \n the photographic match \n russell swann \n bookmatch card index \n bobby bernard
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv John C. Holoubeck
a card castle \n construction for production card castle, chosen card appears on silk and deck transforms into card castle on tray \n leslie p. guest \n a card castle \n jean hugard
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Leslie P. Guest
A Card Castle
construction for production card castle, chosen card appears on silk and deck transforms into card castle on tray
your card \n business card rises out of cased deck, gag presentation "i will find <b>your card</b>" \n larry arcuri
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Larry Arcuri
Your Card
business card rises out of cased deck, gag presentation "I will find your card"
the flying pips \n two pieces of black cardboard are fastend together with rubber bands, with toy pistol pips of selection are shot away and they are correctly arranged between cardboards \n unknown
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv
Unknown
The Flying Pips
two pieces of black cardboard are fastend together with rubber bands, with toy pistol pips of selection are shot away and they are correctly arranged between cardboards
silver walls \n piece of paper is put between two coins, any number appears on the paper \n bruce elliott \n circle of fire \n paul curry
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott
Silver Walls
piece of paper is put between two coins, any number appears on the paper
a card castle \n further credit information \n jean hugard \n a card castle \n leslie p. guest
1946
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard
card castle \n deck spread on plate and covered with handkerchief, two times wrong card found, deck transforms into castle with a card on top, again wrong, selection rises out \n lu brent
1946
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Lu Brent
Card Castle
deck spread on plate and covered with handkerchief, two times wrong card found, deck transforms into castle with a card on top, again wrong, selection rises out
card on light bulb \n electric light bulb, cards are sprung against the light bulb and the silhouette of the card appears on it \n king stevenson
1946
the phoenix 101-150 King Stevenson
Card on Light Bulb
electric light bulb, cards are sprung against the light bulb and the silhouette of the card appears on it
3<sup>2</sup> \n selection process with square layout \n russell "rusduck" duck \n 3<sup>2</sup> deal duplicated \n ken beale \n russell "rusduck" duck \n marvin johnson
1946
the phoenix 101-150 Russell "Rusduck" Duck
2: magic taught in one easy lesson \n card transforms into selection, apparently spectator does the transformation \n clayton rawson \n 2. magic taught in one easy lesson \n clayton rawson
1946
the phoenix 51-100 Clayton Rawson
2: Magic Taught in One Easy Lesson
card transforms into selection, apparently spectator does the transformation
william on the subject of "stung" \n sucker trick, card apparently vanished in trousers, version of stung \n billy mccomb
1947
the first book of william Billy McComb
William on the Subject of "Stung"
sucker trick, card apparently vanished in trousers, version of Stung
william's comedy card flight \n spectator on stage puts card in stand, card vanishes and appears in envelope, everybody sees how it works except spectator on stage, paper balls over head type \n billy mccomb
1947
the first book of william Billy McComb
William's Comedy Card Flight
spectator on stage puts card in stand, card vanishes and appears in envelope, everybody sees how it works except spectator on stage, paper balls over head type
gambler's ghost \n name of selection appear on card fan \n edward clinkscale \n eugene taylor
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Edward Clinkscale, Eugene Taylor
william's fantastic fez \n performer wears a fez, cuckoo on springs comes out with the selection \n billy mccomb
1947
the first book of william Billy McComb
William's Fantastic Fez
performer wears a fez, cuckoo on springs comes out with the selection
in the ring \n spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n in the ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n in any ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n im ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n a mate from wonderland \n unknown \n in the ring \n dr. stanley jaks
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Dr. Stanley Jaks
In the Ring
spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring
r. & s. optica deck \n deck shown, then it changes back color and all cards are alike, partial rough-smooth \n tan hock chuan \n edward bagshawe \n non plus ultra \n jochen zmeck \n the optica deck \n edward bagshawe
1948
rough & smooth possibilities Tan Hock Chuan, Edward Bagshawe
R. & S. Optica Deck
deck shown, then it changes back color and all cards are alike, partial rough-smooth
no misdirection \n trick to play on people who want to show performer a trick, heckler gag \n russell "rusduck" duck
1948
the phoenix 151-200 Russell "Rusduck" Duck
No Misdirection
trick to play on people who want to show performer a trick, heckler gag
aces??? \n magician vs. gambler, doing all the moves but getting all four aces, magician's joke \n bruce elliott
1948
the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott
Aces???
magician vs. gambler, doing all the moves but getting all four aces, magician's joke
thirteen of diamonds \n forcing thirteen of diamonds and fourteen of spades on two spectators and then making fun of them \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Thirteen of Diamonds
forcing Thirteen of Diamonds and Fourteen of Spades on two spectators and then making fun of them
spirit photography \n image of chosen card appears on photographic paper in envelope, two methods \n unknown \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1948/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 5
Unknown
Spirit Photography
image of chosen card appears on photographic paper in envelope, two methods
the five touching cards \n challenge audience to arrange five cards so that each card is touching the other four \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
The Five Touching Cards
Challenge audience to arrange five cards so that each card is touching the other four
an amusing card catch \n five cards arranged on table. remove two cards, add three cards to get the same arrangement of cards \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
An Amusing Card Catch
Five cards arranged on table. Remove two cards, add three cards to get the same arrangement of cards
one card under the other \n how to hold a card under a king on the table, without moving the king \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
One Card Under The Other
How to hold a card under a King on the table, without moving the King
what's on your mind? \n six cards dealt to two people, each person get three cards - spectator always gets three queens (spectator always thinking about women?) \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
What's On Your Mind?
Six cards dealt to two people, each person get three cards - spectator always gets three Queens (spectator always thinking about women?)
mortell \n selected card appears on a paper under skull, flash paper \n dr. stanley jaks \n bruce elliott \n jaks totenkopfexperiment \n dr. stanley jaks \n mortell \n dr. stanley jaks
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bruce Elliott
Mortell
selected card appears on a paper under skull, flash paper
a gag with a queen \n queen forced, pretty girl picture at end of telescope, telescope used to divine card \n mcgregor
1949
grant's inner circle magazine McGregor
A Gag with a Queen
Queen forced, pretty girl picture at end of telescope, telescope used to divine card
the deaf-mute card trick \n gag in which jumbo card version of selection is produced from pocket \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
The Deaf-Mute Card Trick
gag in which jumbo card version of selection is produced from pocket
how many spots \n five of diamonds forced, nine of diamonds produced, then shown that four spots have been torn off \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
How Many Spots
Five of Diamonds forced, Nine of Diamonds produced, then shown that four spots have been torn off
the elevens stunt \n mathematical stunt, place three cards on table, numbers can always be divided by eleven \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
The Elevens Stunt
Mathematical stunt, place three cards on table, numbers can always be divided by eleven
making a card invisible \n challenge: make a card invisible to one person, but visible to everyone else \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
Making a Card Invisible
Challenge: make a card invisible to one person, but visible to everyone else
the thirty-card race \n spectator and magician pick up one to six cards from a pile of thirty, last person to take a card wins, magician always wins \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
The Thirty-Card Race
Spectator and magician pick up one to six cards from a pile of thirty, last person to take a card wins, magician always wins
the one-two-three card race \n fifteen cards, take turns taking one, two or three cards, takes the last card is loser. magician always wins \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
The One-Two-Three Card Race
fifteen cards, take turns taking one, two or three cards, takes the last card is loser. Magician always wins
a surprising card deal \n down under deal on eight cards, result in a row of cards alternating face card and spot card \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
A Surprising Card Deal
Down Under Deal on eight cards, result in a row of cards alternating face card and spot card
the back room \n on frank garcia, puzzle by charlie arbuthnot, dunninger, carlo menotti, fred keating, martin gardner, bill simon, jean hugard, robert harbin, art lyle, frank joglar \n bruce elliott
1950
the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on Frank Garcia, Puzzle by Charlie Arbuthnot, Dunninger, Carlo Menotti, Fred Keating, Martin Gardner, Bill Simon, Jean Hugard, Robert Harbin, Art Lyle, Frank Joglar
the love birds \n no. 40, performer/spectator select a card and lose in different parts of deck, later cards turn up next to each other \n john scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne
The Love Birds
No. 40, Performer/spectator select a card and lose in different parts of deck, later cards turn up next to each other
a card stunt \n name of selection is stamped on back of spectator's hand \n don alan \n heba haba magic \n patrick page
1950
ireland's yearbooks Don Alan
A Card Stunt
name of selection is stamped on back of spectator's hand
parachute \n cards are thrown into the air, selection floats down on a little parachute \n don alan \n chute \n van abernathy
1950
ireland's yearbooks Don Alan
Parachute
cards are thrown into the air, selection floats down on a little parachute
in the ring \n spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n in the ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n im ring \n dr. stanley jaks
1951
who is this dr. jaks? Dr. Stanley Jaks
In the Ring
spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring
big skull \n pack placed in spectator's mouth, who is then tapped on the head. all cards, except selection fall out \n unknown
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250
Unknown
Big Skull
pack placed in spectator's mouth, who is then tapped on the head. All cards, except selection fall out
betcha! \n - reading the date of a coin through a paper
- predicting the right card, gag (two versions)
- showing five kings in a deck \n hen fetsch
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Hen Fetsch
jocko - the great \n routine with hand puppet, puppet makes handkerchief vanishes and appear and disappear, performs a mini die box and eventually finds selected card \n james g. thompson jr. \n jocko the great \n james g. thompson jr.
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 James G. Thompson Jr.
Jocko - The Great
routine with hand puppet, puppet makes handkerchief vanishes and appear and disappear, performs a mini die box and eventually finds selected card
letter mystery \n card is divined with a set of letter cards \n dr. stanley jaks \n das buchstabenmysterium \n dr. stanley jaks
1951
who is this dr. jaks? Dr. Stanley Jaks
the four blacks \n image of selection appears on black plastic card \n dr. stanley jaks \n the ultra slate message \n dr. jacob daley \n die vier schwarzen karten \n dr. stanley jaks \n blank jaks \n steven hamilton \n vic allen \n four blacks \n dr. stanley jaks
1951
who is this dr. jaks? Dr. Stanley Jaks
pavane for a pagan \n three balls of paper, red black and white, color of chosen card is named and the colored ball opened. part is missing and forms the card on the white ball \n peter warlock
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Peter Warlock
Pavane for a Pagan
three balls of paper, red black and white, color of chosen card is named and the colored ball opened. Part is missing and forms the card on the white ball
the four g men \n card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art \n bob hummer \n the four g men \n bob hummer
1952
ireland's yearbooks Bob Hummer
The Four G Men
card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art
sense and nonsense with cards \n gags and lines with cards:
- army or rifle shuffle
- overhand shuffle
- russian shuffle
- jewish shuffle
- mexican shuffle
- fancy shuffle
- you shuffle it
- cut 'em. thanks!
- small town shuffle
- hurts, doesn't it?
- a marlo gag
- take any card \n edward marlo \n sense and nonsense with cards \n edward marlo
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
tarantula \n pips from four card vanish step by step and appear on strip of paper \n maurice howarth \n the spider \n stanley collins \n the williamised spider \n billy mccomb \n the pip-eating spider \n tommy wonder \n billy mccomb \n stanley collins
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Maurice Howarth
Tarantula
pips from four card vanish step by step and appear on strip of paper